From the Richmond Whig, 7/18/1864, p. 1, c. 3

CHARGED WITH SWINDLING. - John
G. Lindsay, of Church Hill, was before the Mayor on Saturday, charged with
obtaining $1,200 from Brown, Deane & Co., under false pretences. Mr. Deane
stated that Lindsay had, some time since, bought a lot of potatoes and butter
from him, representing himself as the agent for Dr. McCaw, of Chimborazo
Hospital. He (Deane) sent the bill to Dr. McCaw, who refused to pay it, and
denied that he had authorized Lindsay to make purchases for the hospital. At
Lindsay’s request, the case was continued, and he was admitted to bail.